Porthtowan is lovely, usually quiet, gets good swell, has a Blue Bar (googeisyourfreind) and a secret saltwater pool (ssshhh). It might be worth phoning the bar regards board/suite hire, it's right on the beech.
+1 for Porthtowan and is just down the road from me.
As for rides, I love the ride around from Penznace to St Ives along the coast road taking in Land's End and Sennen. There is a little map shop in Truro which sells waterproof maps of Cornwall for £4 with all the NCN routes, the shop is opposite Holland and Barrett on the corner with dinosaur teeth in the window.
Maybe try to fit in the ferry that leaves from Falmouth accross to St Mawes and ride back.
PM if you want some more local info.
So, starting from Porthtowan and heading back to digs, how does this look?
So, starting from Porthtowan and heading back to digs, how does this look?
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/another-possible-cornwall-route